CAP. 357]
Electricity Networks (Statutory Easements)
[1984 Ed.
Offence to obstruct power company.
(2) Where by reason of the exercise by a power company of any rights under this Ordinance in or over any land-
(a) any fixtures, growing crops, farm produce or plants on such land are damaged; or
(b) in the case of land which is used exclusively for the purpose of tillage, the use of such land for that purpose is temporarily prevented or restricted to such extent as to cause any loss.
the company shall be liable for such loss or damage notwithstanding that the company acted with reasonable care or that the loss or damage could not have been avoided without preventing or hindering the exercise of such rights:
Provided that if the company proves that the loss or damage resulted wholly or partially either from an act or omission done with intent to cause any loss or damage by the person who suffered the loss or damage or from the negligence of that person, the company shall be exonerated wholly or partially from its liability to such person.
(3) This section shall not apply in relation to any claim for compensation in respect of the diminution of the value of any estate or interest in land.
12. Any person who wilfully obstructs or interferes with the lawful exercise by any power company or its officers or servants or agents, or persons authorized by the company in that behalf, of any rights exercisable by the company under this Ordinance in respect of any land commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $5,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
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CAP. 357]
Electricity Networks (Statutory Easements)
[1984 Ed.
Offence to obstruct power company.
(2) Where by reason of the exercise by a power company of any rights under this Ordinance in or over any land-
(a) any fixtures, growing crops, farm produce or plants on
such land are damaged; or
(b) in the case of land which is used exclusively for the pur- pose of tillage, the use of such land for that purpose is temporarily prevented or restricted to such extent as to cause any loss.
the company shall be liable for such loss or damage notwith- standing that the company acted with reasonable care or that the loss or damage could not have been avoided without preventing or hindering the exercise of such rights:
Provided that if the company proves that the loss or damage resulted wholly or partially either from an act or omission done with intent to cause any loss or damage by the person who suffered the loss or damage or from the negligence of that person, the company shall be exonerated wholly or partially from its liability to such person.
(3) This section shall not apply in relation to any claim for compensation in respect of the diminution of the value of any estate or interest in land.
12. Any person who wilfully obstructs or interferes with the lawful exercise by any power company or its officers or servants or agents, or persons authorized by the company in that behalf, of any rights exercisable by the company under this Ordinance in respect of any land commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $5,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
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